Caterpillar 938k Wheel Loader Specs (2019-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 938k Wheel Loader (2019-2026) shows below-average engine power at 182 hp (136 kW) alongside below-average weight at 34,128 lb (15.5 t). It also has bucket capacity of 4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2019-2026

Weight: 34,128 lb (15.5 t)Engine power: 182 hp (136 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)
34,128 lb (15.5 t)Weight
182 hp (136 kW)Engine power
4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)Bucket capacity
4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
646 lb-ft (876 Nm)Maximum torque
8.83 ft (2.69 m)Transport width
9.02 ft (2.75 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

182 hp (136 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

34,128 lb (15.5 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Below average

646 lb-ft (876 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is below the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius18.2 ft (5.55 m)
Maximum discharge height9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Bucket width9.02 ft (2.75 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Transport height12.2 ft (3.71 m)
Transport width8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 938k
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power182 hp (136 kW)
Maximum torque646 lb-ft (876 Nm)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.02 ft (2.75 m)
Maximum discharge height9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Transport height12.2 ft (3.71 m)
Transport length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Transport width8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Outside turning radius18.2 ft (5.55 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)
Weight34,128 lb (15.5 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.85 US gal (7.01 L)
Emission levelTier 3/ IIIA
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo